University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program
Plastic surgery - Chattanooga, TN | ACGME Code: 3604711094
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga offers an advanced three-year Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency Training Program. Applicants must have completed five years in an accredited general surgery residency and meet the requirements for the American Board of Surgery certification. Additionally, applicants must have passed USMLE Step 3 to be appointed to the Plastic Surgery Program.
The program provides comprehensive training in various areas, including congenital defects of the head and neck, neoplasms of the head and neck, cranio-maxillofacial trauma, aesthetic surgery, plastic surgery of the breast, hand surgery, microsurgical techniques, and more.
Graduates of the program become board-certified in Plastic Surgery, with opportunities to pursue fellowship programs or enter successful private practices.
The Plastic Surgery Residency Program typically offers positions at the PGY-6 level, with a specified number of available positions for upcoming years. Applicants must participate in the Plastic Surgery Matching Program and register with the San Francisco Matching Program for application.
For additional information about the program or application requirements, applicants can contact the program at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga Department of Plastic Surgery.
Web Sources
- Plastic Surgery | College of Medicine-Chattanooga | UTHSC
- Plastic Surgery Applicant Information | Plastic Surgery | College of Medicine-Chattanooga | UTHSC
- Plastic Surgery Residents | Plastic Surgery | College of Medicine-Chattanooga | UTHSC
- Plastic Surgery Chattanooga Graduates | Plastic Surgery | College of Medicine-Chattanooga | UTHSC
- Plastic Surgery Faculty | Plastic Surgery | College of Medicine-Chattanooga | UTHSC
- Plastic Surgery Links and Resources | Plastic Surgery | College of Medicine-Chattanooga | UTHSC
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Chattanooga city, Tennessee
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Chattanooga, TN, nestled in the southeastern part of Tennessee at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, offers a mix of both urban amenities and natural beauty.
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- Cost of Living: The cost of living in Chattanooga is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to reside.
- Proximity to Major Cities: Nashville, TN, is approximately a 2-hour drive northwest of Chattanooga. Nashville offers a bustling music scene, cultural attractions, and diverse culinary experiences.
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